FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is the NBIS Library organized?

The NBIS Library is separated into sections: Fiction and Non-Fiction. The Fiction section is organized alphabetically by the first three letters of the author's last name. The Non-Fiction section is organized by the Dewey Decimal System. In the Dewey Decimal System, topics are sorted by number. Each book in this section is organized by ascending number according to this system. The books in the non-fiction section are also separated by the first three letters of the author's last name. This system makes it easier to find what you are looking for. For example, a library may have lots of books on Football (Call Number 796.332) but to be able to find the exact book you want, you need the call number AND the last three letters of the authors last name to find what you are looking for.​

What is a Call Number?

A call number can be found on the white sticker on the spine of a book. But the call number really comes in handy when looking for a book on Destiny. When you have found a book on Destiny that you would like to check out, check below the title of the book and you will find the call number. The call number tells readers where a certain book can be found on the shelves based on whether the book is fiction or nonfiction and the last three letters of the authors last name. Using this information, match the call number found on Destiny to the sticker on the spine of the book.

What is the difference between Fiction and Non-Fiction?

Fiction is a type of book that has content that is not real. Although events that happen in fiction books may occur in real places, have historical figures, or talk about real events, most of the parts in these books are made up. Genres in this section include: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Horror, Sports, Animals, etc. You can tell which books are which by reading the sticker above the Call Number on the spine of the book. Call numbers for fiction books start with FIC and follow with the last three letters of the author's last name.

Non-Fiction is a type of book that contains real facts. These books are not stories; they are strictly informational. Topics in this section include: Science, Technology, History, Arts and Entertainment, Mythology, Biographies, Cookbooks, etc. The call numbers for nonfiction books depend on the topic of the book. The topic of the book is separated into sections by the Dewey Decimal System. Call numbers will start with this number and follow with the last three letters of the author's last name.

What is Destiny?

Destiny is the online catalog that allows you to search for any topic or title in the library. You can log into Destiny Homepage to find research databases, learn how to make works cited pages, find information you need for class, and so much more! You can also look up a particular author, topic, or series you are a fan of to see if we have what you are looking for in the NBIS library. If what you are looking for is already checked out, login to Destiny to put the book on hold so that it can be reserved for you when it has been returned. You can even write a review of your favorite book to let other readers know that this book is a can't miss read! Click on the button labeled Destiny at the top of the page to explore it for yourself!​

What is going on with the displays of books?

There can be many displays going on in the library at the same time. The NBIS library displays books as well as art from all of the grades throughout the year. Students are not allowed to touch other student's artwork in the library. However, any of the books on the book displays are available to be checked out. Every month we display a Genre of the Month display which showcases novels that are part of that genre.